ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (ECDIS)
TARGET GROUP:
Deck Cadets, Deck Officers, Masters, Pilots, Tug Masters and Navy seagoing officers.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of English (speak, read & write) including maritime terminology
Deck Cadet, Deck Officer, Chief Mate and Master
EXIT LEVEL:
Knowledge and understanding of the IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS and the ability to utilise the ECDIS system for passage planning and navigation.
ASSESSMENT:
Continuous practical assessment and evaluation
CERTIFICATE:
SAMSA accredited certificate issued by SAMTRA, accepted by Republic of Marshall Islands.
Note: Certificate is not accepted by UK MCA for CoC revalidation.
VALIDITY:
No expiry date.
STCW CODE:
Complies with the ECDIS training requirements specified in the STCW Code, Tables A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-II/3, the SAMSA Code GOP-531.16 and the requirements as set out in the IMO Model Course 1.27.
DURATION:
5 days
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Enhance the safety of navigation by providing the generic knowledge and skills necessary to fully utilize the features of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems